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One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
Northern India is at the moment reeling under unprecedented heavy rain and floods.The worst affected state is Himachal Pradesh where many lives have been lost and property worth crores of rupees has been washed away.I have spoken to my friends there and thankfully their families are safe.
The results of mindless development ,unplanned construction activity and blatant neglect of the warning signs of nature is now visible to us.Sadly in my country I don't think it will make any difference in the future.We will blindly go on just as we have been till now regardless of consequences.
This is a photo of Sangla valley , a remote and beautiful valley in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh,India. The average altitude of this valley is around 10000 feet.The River Baspa flows through this valley famous for its mesmerising beauty,its picturesque villages,its forests of deodar and birch and its apple orchards.
The Patratu Lake Resort (PLR) main entrance of Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation (JTDC) located nearly 34 km from the state capital Ranchi.
Patratu Lake Resort was developed as a global tourist destination at an estimated cost of INR 200 crore.
This iconic memorial to Queen Victoria was proposed to be built by the Marquess Curzon then Viceroy of India.The foundation was laid by the Prince of Wales later George V on 4th of January 1906.The building was formally opened to the public in 1921.By the time it was opened the capital of British India had already been shifted to Delhi.
The total cost of building was Rupees 1 crore and 50 lakhs and it was funded by the princely Indian states,enthusiastic individuals of the British Raj and the British Government in London.The architect was William Emerson and the style is Indo-Saracenic revivalist.
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Dated: 11.10.2022
Durga Puja was declared as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, in 2021. “Durga Puja is a religious festival that has become a cultural and secular event. It has also become a space for social and artistic activities.
For more information
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West Bengal is home to around 43,000 Durga Pujas, and the business around it is a big driver for the economy. A research commissioned by the British Council at the behest of the West Bengal tourism department had pegged the total economic worth of the creative industries around it at Rs 32,377 crore (the figures were estimated around the 2019 Durga Puja).
Will the heritage tag give it a fillip?
Tapati Guha Thakurta, former director and honorary professor, Centre for Studies in Social Sciences Calcutta, believes that the UNESCO award can be a great boost to tourism. “It’s an international branding of a festival. So this is the best opportunity to bring international tourists.”
The crafts around the festival – from the idol-making at Kumartuli to the handicrafts that revolve around it – will get a huge boost, says the art historian.
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A 108-feet-tall monolithic statue weighing 420 tonne of Lord Vishnu in his Vishwaroopam consecrated in the premises of Shri Kodandarama Swamy Temple in Ejipura, Bengaluru City on 1st June 2025. It was brought from Thiruvannamalai (Tamilnadu) to the city over a span of six-months, crossing multiple hurdles, on 240-wheel truck in 2019.
The man behind the monolithic statue is Dr B Sadanand, a retired government doctor, who started working on the project in 2010.
The first phase involving pre-erection work and sculpting of the main deity and Adishesha. The total cost of completing the statue, which included completion of the sculpture, polishing, crane work, building frame for the statue and other civil works is Rs 2.60 crore.
"For seven months now, a colossal slab of granite, weighing 420 tonnes, quarried from a hill in Korakottai village in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, has been travelling on a vehicle with 240 wheels, as it makes its way to a temple in Bengaluru’s Ejipura." Indian Express
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The spectacular palace sprawling over an area of 26 acres was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh between 1929 and 1942,as famine relief project and costed over Rs 1.5 Crores.It is believed to be the largest personal residence in the world as well as the only palace to be constructed in 20 th century.HV. Lancaster and J.R. Lodge were the chief architects.It's a splendid example of Indo-colonial and art deco style of the '30s.The unique feature of this palace is the fact that hand chiselled sandstone blocks have been put together in a special system of interlocking and there is no morter binding..A portion of this palace has been converted into a luxurious hotel.
A view of the river Yamuna as it winds its way to meet the River Ganges at the Sangam (on the horizon) at Prayagraj , India.To the left of the shot are the ramparts of Prayagraj (Allahabad) Fort built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. As the sun sets, lights come on in the camps established for pilgrims to the Kumbh Mela
The Kumbh Mela or Festival of the Sacred Pitcher is an important Hindu Pilgrimage celebrated approximately every 6th, 12th and 144 years, correlated with the partial or full revolution of Jupiter. It represents the largest gathering of human beings in the world.Some come to take a dip in the holy waters and atone for their sins, some come in quest of spirituality or inner peace and some come just to witness the Wonder that is India.:-)
The festival is marked by a ritual dip in the waters which Hindus believe is a means of atonement for past sins.The festival is also a celebration of community commerce with numerous fairs, mass gathering of sadhus(monks), religious discources by saints and other activities.
This year the Maha Kumbh Mela which happens every 144 years is being held at the city of Prayagraj or Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It commenced on the 13th of January, 2025 and already over 50 crore devotees have visited the Mela. Sadly, there have been two stampedes in which a total of over a hundred pilgrims have lost their lives.
The Maha Kumbh has seen celebrities not only from India but also abroad. Laurene Powell Jobs, wife of late Steve Jobs, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Dakota Johnson and Richard Gere are some international celebrities who have visited the Maha Kumbh Mela, 2025.
The Mela comes to an end on the 26th of February on the auspicious occassion of Maha Shivratri. Incredible India!
The Kumbh Mela or Festival of the Sacred Pitcher is an important Hindu pilgrimage celebrated approximately every 6th, 12th and 144 years correlated with the partial or full revolution of the Jupiter. Traditionally the 4 riverside sites where the Fair is held periodically are - Prayagraj or Allahabad (Confluence of the Rivers Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati), Haridwar ( River Ganges), Nashik- Trimbakeshwar (River Godavari) and Ujjain (River Shipra).Hindu Mythology describes the creation of a pot (Kumbh) of Amrit ( Nectar of immortality) after the forces of good (the Gods) and evil (the Demons) churn the Ocean of Creation.The Gods and Demons fight over this pot and in the process the pot splits and the nectar is spilt at the above 4 places where the Kumbh Melas are held.
I have a great fascination shooting street barbers , street salons, I have had haircuts and shaved at these street side salons too.
And most of these kid barbers come from towns of Uttar Pradesh and apprentice themselves to a salon , finally starting their own..this is the North Indian spirit of slogging his ass of as an Indian.
While his leaders collect currency garlands amounting to Rs 5 crore this is the power of money and the power of politics.. that makes money blindfolded , see no evil do no evil,, but yes be party to evil.India may be poor but wealth abounds politically not that I envy it , but it saddens me as it saddens you.
But I digress I am non political man a cosmic poet of failed love..a failed love makes you a better than a poet who fucks his way successfully through life ..the woman I love does not even know I love her she is blissfully unaware of my cosmic existence though we pillow talk in our dreams..my wife thinks my bed of thorns is possessed , she says she hears two sounds while I am asleep..and this is the irony of the poetry of my fucked life.
I love a woman who I have only seen in my dreams she has no form but yes she has the voluptuousness of a figure,.well I shall leave it incomplete..
So with a camera around my neck I too am on a leather hunt shooting life as I see it as blank verse sometimes as haiku short and sweet , I reiterate shooting pictures is composing a poetry of a street mans life that will further be seen and be finally read by another man .
Most of my pictures at Flickr where all my blogs originate are textless and some have text..and you can read them the way you want it , pictures interpret more eloquently in their silence..
Had I left this space blank only the barber the man getting a face job.. it would have still be ready as poetry of one mans touch on another mans face and both are not homosexuals...I am sure my mind dies not interpret this kind of touch wrongly.
So finally everything in Life is Touch ..a touch that heals a touch that feels a touch your hidden emotions your dark desires unpeels a touch that steals , a touch congeals a touch conceals a touch when touched a touch that seals.
This a poetry blog...I wrote it as a blog it swipes your soul as poetry... Touche ..
THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
India will soon make it to a select club of nations that boast of sky-high air traffic control (ATC) towers. Mumbai's Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, being developed by the GVK-promoted MIAL will be the country's tallest ATC tower - at 83 meters, roughly the height of a 22 storey building.
The ATC tower is expected to be completed by June this year and will be operational from January 2013. The tower, which will cost an estimated Rs 350 crore, will be the world's fourth-largest.
THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
THIS IS NOT MY CLICK.
One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
To know more about Delhi, visit Delhi City Guide
Mary Magdalen in Ecstasy (1606) is a painting by the Italian baroque artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610). Its market value is approximately €48 million (around `477 crore).
At present it is displayed in the National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru.
"Mary Magdalene was a woman who, according to the four canonical gospels, traveled with Jesus as one of his followers and was a witness to his crucifixion and resurrection."
"Baroque art, primarily a European movement, flourished from the early 17th century until the mid-18th century. It is known for its grandeur, sensuous richness, dramatic flair, and emotional exuberance, aiming to evoke strong emotional responses from the viewer."
www.mid-day.com/news/2009/aug/250809-swine-flu-virus-ganp...
God will keep us alive
By: Varun Singh Date: 2009-08-25 Place: Mumbai
Foolhardy ganpati mandals spurn protective masks saying havans and aartis will keep temperatures high enough to kill swine flu virus. (and, of course, there's god and prayers)
Religion, Karl Marx famously said, is the opiate of the masses and in Mumbai it has certainly drugged devotees into being foolhardy.
Committee members of the GSB Mandal, King's Circle and Lalbaugcha Raja have complete faith that the lord will protect them and every single devotee against swine flu.
This means, nobody wears protective masks. And it's not just faith they say, but scientific rationale.
Said Trupti Prabhu, committee member of the GSB Mandal, "Our in-house doctor has told the organising committee that there is no need to panic as the virus dies in high temperatures.
We will hold an aarti and a havan 24X7 for all the five days the Lord is with us. The heat generated by these will not allow the virus to spread."
The doctor in question, Dr Bhujang Pai is also convener of GSB mandal. "It has been noted that the virus spreads in cool temperatures, which is why Pune has been affected.
In the pandal, there are going to be regular havans and artis, due to which, the temperature within, will be on the higher side.
It will certainly be above the body temperature [98.6ÃÂðF or 37ÃÂðC] and will therefore prevent the spread of the virus," said Pai, who is the chief of the radiology department at a private hospital.
He added the mandal would not be using ACs or coolers, as the temperature will then be lowered.
We haven't measured the temperature in the pandal, but what makes our claim strong is that till now not a single person has come to the pandal wearing a mask or has covered his face," he said.
However, other doctors slammed this step. "As per literature documenting swine flu, the virus gets killed at a temperature usually above 70 degree celcius.
At a body temperature of 37 degree celcius (98.6ÃÂðF) it propagates faster, and if the temperature is higher, it will still propagate, but at a slower rate," said Dr Jalil Parkar, respiratory physician.
Yet, Pai maintains the mandal has done nothing "major" to contend with swine flu. "A day before Ganesh Chaturthi, the chief priest and I prayed to Ganesha to take care of the devotees.
We are sure that the virus will not affect anyone visiting the pandal," he said calmly. The GSB mandal had three lakh devotees last year, and this year, they expect at least four lakh visitors.
The, 'God will save us' ideology also works for Lalbaugcha Raja, which had nearly three crore visitors last year.
This reporter spotted visitors, organisers, shopkeepers and even on-duty cops at the pandal without masks or any kind of face cover.
Satish Khankar, president of the mandal said, "We are not worried about swine flu. The panic is created entirely by the media.
It will not affect devotees and in fact, I have been praying to God to keep the disease out of Mumbai." Khankar and committee members had prayed on the first day to keep the virus away from the pandal and the devotees.
"We aren't wearing a mask or even covering our faces because we are sure Bappa will save us," said Abhijit Phalke, a committee member.
These men in green are the mendicants you see begging at street corners very close to the Ajmer Sharif by lanes ..
Green is the color representing the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain the erstwhile grandson of the Holy Prophet of Islam.
Some of them carry huge fans that they blow it to keep you away from the heat.
They do not belong to any particular order..they are docile by nature, are fed by the devotees who come to the Holy Shrine..
Crores of Rupees are donated by the public all thrown in a huge vessel within the Holy Shrine this vessel is called the Badi Deg..there is a smaller one called the Choti Deg.
Azgar Ali Chowdhury Jame Mosque is an ancient mosque located in Halishahar, Chittagong.
The mosque was built in 1895 by named Azgar Ali Chowdhury.The mosque was built on 10 acres of land.
About 31 worshipers including Imam can perform prayers in this mosque.In 2016, the mosque became unsuitable for prayers.As a result, the mosque committee decided to renovate it and construct another new building with the consent of the locals.
They commissioned the Urbana Architects Group in Dhaka to renovate the mosque.The mosque was renovated with lime-surki at a cost of Rs 50 lakh.Another new building was constructed on the west side at a cost of about four and a half crore take.
Lake-like water structures are built around it. Much like the National Assembly. Seen from a distance, it looks like it is floating on water.
It is a mosque originally built in imitation of the Mughal establishment.
An effect of the Taj Mahal can be seen in its design. There are beautiful carvings on the walls outside the mosque.Above are 24 minarets. And there are three domes.The middle of the dome is much larger in size. There are no special windows in this mosque. The size of the door is not too big either. This mosque has been built with limestone.
আজগর আলী চৌধুরী জামে মসজিদ চট্টগ্রামের হালিশহরে অবস্থিত একটি প্রাচীন মসজিদ.
১৭৯৫ সালে আজগর আলী চৌধুরী নামে একজন স্থানীয় ব্যক্তি এই মসজিদটি তৈরি করেন। ১০ শতক জমির ওপর মসজিদটি নির্মাণ করা হয়। ইমামসহ প্রায় ৩১ জন মুসল্লি এই মসজিদে নামায আদায় করতে পারেন। ২০১৬ সালের দিকে মসজিদটি নামায পড়ার অনুপযুক্ত হয়ে পড়ে। ফলে মসজিদ কমিটি এলাকাবাসীর সম্মতিতে ঠিক করে এটি সংস্কার করে নতুন আরেকটি ভবন তৈরি করা হবে। ঢাকাস্থ আরবানা আর্টিটেক্ট গ্রুপকে তারা দায়িত্ব দেয় মসজিদটি সংস্কার করার জন্য। ৫০ লক্ষ টাকা খরচ করে চুন-সুরকি দিয়েই মসজিদটিকে সংস্কার করা হয়। আর প্রায় সাড়ে চার কোটি টাকা ব্যয়ে এর পশ্চিম দিকে আরেকটি নতুন ভবন তৈরি করা হয়। এটির চারপাশে লেকের মতো পানির স্থাপনা তৈরি করা হয়। অনেকটা জাতীয় সংসদের মতো। দূর থেকে দেখলে মনে হয় এটি ভেসে আছে পানির ওপরে।
এটি মূলত মোঘল স্থাপনাকে অনুকরণ করে তৈরি করা একটি মসজিদ। তাজমহলের একটি প্রভাব এর নকশায় লক্ষ্য করা যায়। মসজিদের বাইরে দেয়ালে রয়েছে সুন্দর কারুকাজ। উপরে রয়েছে ২৪ টি মিনার। আর গম্বুজ রয়েছে তিনটি। এর মধ্যে মাঝখানের গম্বুজ আকারে অনেক বড়। বিশেষ কোন জানালা এই মসজিদে নেই। দরজার আকারও খুব একটা বড় নয়। চুন-সুড়কি দিয়েই এই মসজিদটি তৈরি করা হয়েছে।
Mumbai, India. Day 2.
Slum rehabilitation projects visit: public housing by Mahila Milan. Mahila Milan means "Women Together" in Hindi and is a decentralised network of poor women's collectives that manage credit and savings activities in their communities. Mahila Milan aims to provide a space for women to take on important decision making roles and be recognised for their critical contributions towards improving the lives of their communities. Mahila Milan was initiated in 1986 when 500 women who lived on Mumbai's pavements organised themselves to successfully prevent the demolitions of their homes. Today, Mahila Milan has given out tens of thousands of loans to poor women all across the country and has collected savings worth several crores of rupees.
On the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901, Lord Curzon, who was then Viceroy of India, placed before the public the question of setting up a fitting memorial to the Queen. He suggested that the most suitable memorial would be a "stately", spacious, monumental and grand building surrounded by an exquisite garden.
The princes and people of India responded generously to his appeal for funds and the total cost of construction of this monument amounting to one crore, five lakhs of rupees, was entirely derived from their voluntary subscriptions.
King George V, then the Prince of Wales, laid the foundation stone on January 4, 1906 and it was formally opened to the public in 1921.
Thanks for the visit.
Azgar Ali Chowdhury Jame Mosque is an ancient mosque located in Halishahar, Chittagong.
The mosque was built in 1895 by named Azgar Ali Chowdhury.The mosque was built on 10 acres of land.
About 31 worshipers including Imam can perform prayers in this mosque.In 2016, the mosque became unsuitable for prayers.As a result, the mosque committee decided to renovate it and construct another new building with the consent of the locals.
They commissioned the Urbana Architects Group in Dhaka to renovate the mosque.The mosque was renovated with lime-surki at a cost of Rs 50 lakh.Another new building was constructed on the west side at a cost of about four and a half crore take.
Lake-like water structures are built around it. Much like the National Assembly. Seen from a distance, it looks like it is floating on water.
It is a mosque originally built in imitation of the Mughal establishment.
An effect of the Taj Mahal can be seen in its design. There are beautiful carvings on the walls outside the mosque.Above are 24 minarets. And there are three domes.The middle of the dome is much larger in size. There are no special windows in this mosque. The size of the door is not too big either. This mosque has been built with limestone.
আজগর আলী চৌধুরী জামে মসজিদ চট্টগ্রামের হালিশহরে অবস্থিত একটি প্রাচীন মসজিদ.
১৭৯৫ সালে আজগর আলী চৌধুরী নামে একজন স্থানীয় ব্যক্তি এই মসজিদটি তৈরি করেন। ১০ শতক জমির ওপর মসজিদটি নির্মাণ করা হয়। ইমামসহ প্রায় ৩১ জন মুসল্লি এই মসজিদে নামায আদায় করতে পারেন। ২০১৬ সালের দিকে মসজিদটি নামায পড়ার অনুপযুক্ত হয়ে পড়ে। ফলে মসজিদ কমিটি এলাকাবাসীর সম্মতিতে ঠিক করে এটি সংস্কার করে নতুন আরেকটি ভবন তৈরি করা হবে। ঢাকাস্থ আরবানা আর্টিটেক্ট গ্রুপকে তারা দায়িত্ব দেয় মসজিদটি সংস্কার করার জন্য। ৫০ লক্ষ টাকা খরচ করে চুন-সুরকি দিয়েই মসজিদটিকে সংস্কার করা হয়। আর প্রায় সাড়ে চার কোটি টাকা ব্যয়ে এর পশ্চিম দিকে আরেকটি নতুন ভবন তৈরি করা হয়। এটির চারপাশে লেকের মতো পানির স্থাপনা তৈরি করা হয়। অনেকটা জাতীয় সংসদের মতো। দূর থেকে দেখলে মনে হয় এটি ভেসে আছে পানির ওপরে।
এটি মূলত মোঘল স্থাপনাকে অনুকরণ করে তৈরি করা একটি মসজিদ। তাজমহলের একটি প্রভাব এর নকশায় লক্ষ্য করা যায়। মসজিদের বাইরে দেয়ালে রয়েছে সুন্দর কারুকাজ। উপরে রয়েছে ২৪ টি মিনার। আর গম্বুজ রয়েছে তিনটি। এর মধ্যে মাঝখানের গম্বুজ আকারে অনেক বড়। বিশেষ কোন জানালা এই মসজিদে নেই। দরজার আকারও খুব একটা বড় নয়। চুন-সুড়কি দিয়েই এই মসজিদটি তৈরি করা হয়েছে।
Masjid-e- Eidgah, Bilal is one the largest Mosques in Bengaluru. It was inaugurated in mid 2015. The Turkish style ‘Masjid was consecrated on June 11. The mosque sits on the corner of a traffic intersection on a popular thoroughfare of Southern part of the city. Prestige Group of developers undertook the construction which began in 2010 and was completed.n 2015. The mosque constructed at a cost of Rs. 20 crore provides space for 6,500 namazis to pray at a time.
March 26 has declared the “Genocide Day” to commemorate the nation's battle for independence against the Pakistani occupation forces that killed some three million Bangladeshis in 1971.
“It is the heartfelt demand of the country's 16 crore people that the day [March 26] is announced the genocide day,”
Infosys Mysore DC
“The Education Centre, one of the largest of its kind in the world, will train technology professionals. Located in the 270-acre Infosys Mysore campus, the centre can accommodate 4,500 trainees at any given time. Infosys’ total investment commitment in the Mysore Centre is Rs. 520 crore (USD 119.3 million), of which Rs. 285 crore (USD 65.4 million) pertains to the Global Education Centre complex.”
Vidarbha is the north-eastern region of Maharashtra state(India), now forming two divisions (Nagpur and Amravati). It is less economically prosperous compared to the rest of Maharashtra.
Vidarbha was in the media spotlight for a spate of farmer suicides in recent years ostensibly because of the falling Minimum Support Price for cotton. The problem is complex and root causes include lopsided policies of the World Trade Organisation and developed nations' subsidies to their cotton farmers which make Vidarbha's cotton uncompetitive in world markets. Consequently Vidarbha is plagued by high rates of school drop outs, penniless widows left in the wake of suicides, loan sharks and exploitation of the vulnerable groups.
The Indian government had promised to increase the minimum rate for cotton by approximately Rs 100 ($2) but reneged on its promise by reducing the Minimum Support Price further. This resulted in more suicides as farmers were ashamed to default on debt payments to loan sharks. "In 2006, 1,044 suicides were reported in Vidarbha alone - that's one suicide every eight hours.
On 1 July 2006 the Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh announced a Rs. 3,750-crore (Rupees 37.5 billion) relief package for Vidharbha. The package should help farmers in six districts of the region. However not everybody is convinced that the aid is getting through to where it is needed. Activists covering the region feel that a lot more needs to be done. A fortnight after the PM's package was announced, journalist P Sainath wrote the following article in the Hindu criticising the package and saying that it was destined to fail.
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It’s a mass murder by a faulty governing system.
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May their souls rest in peace, but humanity owe them justice!
Karnafuli Bridge a 919.48m long road bridge over the karnafuli River at Chandgaon upazila, Chittagong district. Basically it is a steel truss bridge on steel pile foundation. The people of Chittagong and its adjoining area were anxiously looking for a bridge over the river Karnafuli to extend the city beyond the Karnafuli river to the southern side and to link cox's bazar and other areas by road.
Karnafuli Bridge
The Government of Bangladesh negotiated with the Royal Dutch Government of the Netherlands for constructing the Karnafuli Bridge with their assistance. The Dutch Government found the project economic, feasible and agreed to construct a bridge over the Karnafuli in Chittagong by reusing a 922m portion of their Eastern Scheldt Bridge under the Dutch Grant BD/86/030. A contract was signed in Dhaka in January 1988 with a Dutch joint venture Interbeton/HCG b.v. for the construction of the bridge. The bridge was scheduled to be completed in December 1989. As per terms of the mutual understanding between the two governments the approach roads were to be constructed by the Bangladesh Government. However, the main bridge was completed in June 1989. Recently the bridge has been named as Shah Amanat Bridge.
The location of the main bridge is about 700m upstream of Iqbal Ghat, about 1.5 km upstream of Sadarghat and about 7 km downstream of Kalurghat Railway Bridge, Chittagong. The carriageway is 7m wide and is two laned. The sidewalk is 1.5m on either side. The floor or decking of the bridge is made up of Azobe timber with protective bituminous stone drips coating. Navigational clearance (ie difference between river water level and base of the bridge) is 12.2 m. The Bridge can resist the wind force upto 200 km per hour. On account of earthquake allowable horizontal force on the bridge is 0.10 G. Maximum allowable velocity of current is 2.5m/sec. Maximum allowable temperature variation is 45'C. Allowable utility line loading is 3 KN/m. Total cost of the project including main bridge and approach roads was Tk 1415.3 million, while total cost of the main bridge was Tk 775.4 million.
The length of the roads from Chittagong side is 5 km and from patiya side is 10.5 km. Total length of the roads including bridge is 16.5 km. The width of the pavement from Bahaddarhat to Fakirer Tek is 7.3m and between Patiya and Anwara road portion is 5.48 m. The crest width of road from Bahaddarhat to Fakirer Tek is 12.2m and between Patiya and Anwara is 9.75m. On detection of crack on the surface planks of the bridge the plying of heavy vehicles was made restricted from 2000. The bridge is now in operation.
The construction of the third Karnafuli Bridge began in August 2006 under the joint financial support of the government of Bangladesh and of Kuwait. The length of the bridge is 950 m and the breadth is 24.4 m. The main bridge with its four-track footpath and dividers measures 830 m of which the viaduct is 120 m. The cost of construction of the bridge including the connecting roads on both sides was estimated at 590 crore taka, out of which the Kuwait government has paid taka 372 crores as loan. The balance is borne by the Bangladesh government. The total expenditure incurred for the construction of the bridge stands as taka 380 crores. The bridge has been constructed by the China Major Bridge Engineering Company Limited. Out of a total of ten pillars of the bridge, four pillars are at the central point of the river and six pillars are on its north and southern sides. It is the only bridge of the country built under Extra Dose Cable Straid technology. The three years termed project though scheduled to be completed in 2009 could not be finished in time due to late in constructing the connecting roads. The bridge was made open for vehicles in September 2010. The bridge will make the communication easier for the people of the region including south Chittagong and Cox's Bazar, and will have positive influence on the economy of the country.
Dal Lake, Srinagar,Jammu & Kashmir, India
Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or "Srinagar's Jewel". The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting.
The shore line of the lake, is about 15.5 kilometres (9.6 mi), is encompassed by a boulevard lined with Mughal era gardens, parks, houseboats and hotels. Scenic views of the lake can be witnessed from the shore line Mughal gardens, such as Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir and from houseboats cruising along the lake in the colourful shikaras. During the winter season, the temperature sometimes reaches −11 °C (12 °F), freezing the lake.
The lake covers an area of 18 square kilometres (6.9 sq mi) and is part of a natural wetland which covers 21.1 square kilometres (8.1 sq mi), including its floating gardens. The floating gardens, known as "Rad" in Kashmiri, blossom with lotus flowers during July and August. The wetland is divided by causeways into four basins; Gagribal, Lokut Dal, Bod Dal and Nagin (although Nagin is also considered as an independent lake). Lokut-dal and Bod-dal each have an island in the centre, known as Rup Lank (or Char Chinari) and Sona Lank respectively.
At present, the Dal Lake and its Mughal gardens, Shalimar Bagh and the Nishat Bagh on its periphery are undergoing intensive restoration measures to fully address the serious eutrophication problems experienced by the lake. Massive investments of around US $275 million (INR1100 crores) is being made by the Government of India to restore the lake to its original splendour.
Deep in the lush jungles of the north-eastern state of Tripura,some 178 kms from the capital Agartala,are the amazing rock -cut sculptures of Unakoti.It is a Shiva pilgrimage place dating back to the 7th and 9th centuries AD if not earlier.Nothing much is known about these wonderful sculptures of Indian Gods and Goddesses with their primitive beauty.
Unakoti literally means one less than a crore(10 million).One legend goes that a blacksmith named Kallu from this area wanted to accompany Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati to their abode in Mount Kailash.Shiva told him that he should carve one crore images overnight if he wanted to accompany them.When morning came Kallu had carved one less than a crore images and was therefore left behind.Hence the name Unakoti.
Apart from these rock cut images there are a few beautiful statues also.
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One of my friend sent me these wonderfull pictures of new Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. One should go and watch this place...i am also planning to see this place in near future.
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The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi was inaugurated by President APJ Abdul Kalam on November 6, 2005.
The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art, culture and values. Designed by architect Virendra Sompura and conceptualised by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it took over 7,000 master craftsmen and thousands of volunteers from all over the world almost five years to complete this modern day marvel.
The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams) and decorative arches.
The monument stands on the shoulders of 148 huge elephants which are encircled by a double-storied colonnade that depicts tales from the epics.
The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden, and is much more than a mere place of pilgrimage.
The temple complex is expected to become one of the major tourist attractions of Delhi. It will be thrown open to the public from November 8, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The timings will be extended from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from November 15.
For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, for exhibition halls and theatres an entry fee of Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75.
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Panchet Dam, India
The Panchet Dam is an earthen dam with concrete spillway. The reservoir taps a catchment area of 10,961 sq km. The dam was built across the Damodar river known as the ‘sorrow of Bengal.' Not only was this Rs.19 crore dam DVC's biggest until then; its inauguration on December 6, 1959 had been graced by Prime Minister Nehru himself. After his own fashion, Nehru had insisted that 15-year-old Budhni Mejhan, a tribal worker on the site, press the button at the power station to signal the start of operations.
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The Nilgiri Mountain Railway was built by the British in 1908, and was initially operated by the Madras Railway Company. The railway still relies heavily on its fleet of steam locomotives.The Southern Railway, with headquarters in Chennai, Tamil Nadu which operates the NMR, incurs an annual shortfall of Rs 4 crores, (~US$1 million). NMR comes under the jurisdiction of the newly formed Salem Division.
In July 2005, UNESCO added the Nilgiri Mountain Railway as an extension to the World Heritage Site of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the site then became known as "Mountain Railways of India."after it satisfied the necessary criteria, thus forcing abandonment of the modernisation plans.
For the past several years diesel locomotives have taken over from steam on the section between Coonoor and Udhagamandalam. Local people and tourists have led a demand for steam locos to once again haul this section.
The famous Hindi song "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from the film "Dil Se" featuring Shahrukh Khan was shot on the roof top of NMR.
The Vikasa Saudha has eight floors spread over an area of 7.5 acres, with a built-up area of 58,274 sq m. It has 360 rooms overlooking four courtyards. There are three cafeterias and a printing press. A pedestrian subway connects it to the Vidhana Soudha .It has a hydro-pneumatic system for water supply and 100 KW solar power grid system.
There is parking facility for about 600 cars in the three basement floors.It was build at a cost of Rs 148 crore.
Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban (Bengali: জাতীয় সংসদ ভবন Jatio Shôngshod Bhôbon) is the National Assembly Building of Bangladesh, located in the capital Dhaka. It was created by architect Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh.
Construction of the Jatiya Shangshad Bhaban began in 1961 by the Government of Pakistan as a permanent building for the federal legislature of both West and East Pakistan. However, it was the eighth (and last) session of the second parliament of Bangladesh that first used it on 15 February 1982 after its construction was completed on 28 January of the same year. The Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban has been in operation and has acted as the sole complex used as the National Assembly ever since.
Jatiya Shangshad was designed by Louis Kahn. First, Muzharul Islam was given to design Jatiya Shangshad Bhaban by the government. But, Islam brought his teacher Louis Kahn into the project to do a significant work for future generation. But, Muzharul Islam assisted Kahn at the project.
Data
•Beginning of construction: 1961
•Cost of construction and design: Tk. 129 crore or 1.29 billion (=1,290,000,000)
•Inauguration: 28 January 1982
•Architect: Louis I. Kahn
•Total area: 200 acres (800,000 m²)
•Location: Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
•Number of Parliaments: 7 (seven)
•GIS coordinates: 23.762465°,90.378545°
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Azgar Ali Chowdhury Jame Mosque is an ancient mosque located in Halishahar, Chittagong.
The mosque was built in 1895 by named Azgar Ali Chowdhury.The mosque was built on 10 acres of land.
About 31 worshipers including Imam can perform prayers in this mosque.In 2016, the mosque became unsuitable for prayers.As a result, the mosque committee decided to renovate it and construct another new building with the consent of the locals.
They commissioned the Urbana Architects Group in Dhaka to renovate the mosque.The mosque was renovated with lime-surki at a cost of Rs 50 lakh.Another new building was constructed on the west side at a cost of about four and a half crore take.
Lake-like water structures are built around it. Much like the National Assembly. Seen from a distance, it looks like it is floating on water.
It is a mosque originally built in imitation of the Mughal establishment.
An effect of the Taj Mahal can be seen in its design. There are beautiful carvings on the walls outside the mosque.Above are 24 minarets. And there are three domes.The middle of the dome is much larger in size. There are no special windows in this mosque. The size of the door is not too big either. This mosque has been built with limestone.
আজগর আলী চৌধুরী জামে মসজিদ চট্টগ্রামের হালিশহরে অবস্থিত একটি প্রাচীন মসজিদ.
১৭৯৫ সালে আজগর আলী চৌধুরী নামে একজন স্থানীয় ব্যক্তি এই মসজিদটি তৈরি করেন। ১০ শতক জমির ওপর মসজিদটি নির্মাণ করা হয়। ইমামসহ প্রায় ৩১ জন মুসল্লি এই মসজিদে নামায আদায় করতে পারেন। ২০১৬ সালের দিকে মসজিদটি নামায পড়ার অনুপযুক্ত হয়ে পড়ে। ফলে মসজিদ কমিটি এলাকাবাসীর সম্মতিতে ঠিক করে এটি সংস্কার করে নতুন আরেকটি ভবন তৈরি করা হবে। ঢাকাস্থ আরবানা আর্টিটেক্ট গ্রুপকে তারা দায়িত্ব দেয় মসজিদটি সংস্কার করার জন্য। ৫০ লক্ষ টাকা খরচ করে চুন-সুরকি দিয়েই মসজিদটিকে সংস্কার করা হয়। আর প্রায় সাড়ে চার কোটি টাকা ব্যয়ে এর পশ্চিম দিকে আরেকটি নতুন ভবন তৈরি করা হয়। এটির চারপাশে লেকের মতো পানির স্থাপনা তৈরি করা হয়। অনেকটা জাতীয় সংসদের মতো। দূর থেকে দেখলে মনে হয় এটি ভেসে আছে পানির ওপরে।
এটি মূলত মোঘল স্থাপনাকে অনুকরণ করে তৈরি করা একটি মসজিদ। তাজমহলের একটি প্রভাব এর নকশায় লক্ষ্য করা যায়। মসজিদের বাইরে দেয়ালে রয়েছে সুন্দর কারুকাজ। উপরে রয়েছে ২৪ টি মিনার। আর গম্বুজ রয়েছে তিনটি। এর মধ্যে মাঝখানের গম্বুজ আকারে অনেক বড়। বিশেষ কোন জানালা এই মসজিদে নেই। দরজার আকারও খুব একটা বড় নয়। চুন-সুড়কি দিয়েই এই মসজিদটি তৈরি করা হয়েছে।
Dal Lake, Srinagar,Jammu & Kashmir, India
Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or "Srinagar's Jewel". The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting.
The shore line of the lake, is about 15.5 kilometres (9.6 mi), is encompassed by a boulevard lined with Mughal era gardens, parks, houseboats and hotels. Scenic views of the lake can be witnessed from the shore line Mughal gardens, such as Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir and from houseboats cruising along the lake in the colourful shikaras. During the winter season, the temperature sometimes reaches −11 °C (12 °F), freezing the lake.
The lake covers an area of 18 square kilometres (6.9 sq mi) and is part of a natural wetland which covers 21.1 square kilometres (8.1 sq mi), including its floating gardens. The floating gardens, known as "Rad" in Kashmiri, blossom with lotus flowers during July and August. The wetland is divided by causeways into four basins; Gagribal, Lokut Dal, Bod Dal and Nagin (although Nagin is also considered as an independent lake). Lokut-dal and Bod-dal each have an island in the centre, known as Rup Lank (or Char Chinari) and Sona Lank respectively.
At present, the Dal Lake and its Mughal gardens, Shalimar Bagh and the Nishat Bagh on its periphery are undergoing intensive restoration measures to fully address the serious eutrophication problems experienced by the lake. Massive investments of around US $275 million (INR1100 crores) is being made by the Government of India to restore the lake to its original splendour.
Built in 22 years (1631-1653) with the orders of Shah Jahan and it was dedicated to Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Bano Begum), the wife of Shah. 20.000 workers labored and 32 crore rupees were spent during the construction of the monument and it was built according to Islamic architecture.
Statue of Unity
The Statue of Unity is a colossal statue of Indian statesman and independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950), who was the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home minister of independent India and adherent of Mahatma Gandhi during the non-violent Indian Independence movement. Patel was highly respected for his leadership in uniting 562 princely states of India with a major part of the former British Raj to form the single Union of India. The statue is located in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the world's tallest statue with a height of 182 metres (597 feet). It is located on the Narmada River in the Kevadiya colony, facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam 100 kilometres (62 mi) southeast of the city of Vadodara and 150 kilometres (93 mi) from Surat.
The project was first announced in 2010 and the construction of the statue started in October 2013 by Larsen & Toubro, with a total construction cost of ₹2,989 crore (₹29.89 billion; US$437 million). It was designed by Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar, and was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 October 2018, the 143rd anniversary of Sardar Patel's birth. (Source - Wikipedia)
The presiding deity of the Kotilingeshwara temple is lord Shiva. The temple has one of the largest lingams in the world.The main attraction of the temple is a huge lingam measuring 108 ft (33 m) tall and 35 ft (11 m) tall Nandi statue, surrounded by lakhs of small lingams spread over an area of 15 acres. The Nandi is installed over a platform which is 60 feet (18 m) in length, 40 feet (12 m) in width and 4 feet (1.2 m) in height. There are eleven small temples constructed within the premises for various deities. The temple was founded with the intent of installing one crore lingams, hence the name "Kotilingeshwara" where 'Koti' means 'crore'. The statues varying between 1 foot (0.30 m) and 3 feet (0.91 m) in height are installed around the temple by devotees since 1980.
Kotilingeshwara Temple | Karnataka | June '17
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On the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901, Lord Curzon, who was then Viceroy of India, placed before the public the question of setting up a fitting memorial to the Queen. He suggested that the most suitable memorial would be a "stately", spacious, monumental and grand building surrounded by an exquisite garden. The princes and people of India responded generously to his appeal for funds and the total cost of construction of this monument amounting to one crore, five lakhs of rupees, was entirely derived from their voluntary subscriptions.The building is 184 ft high upto the base of the figure of Victory, which is another 16 ft high. The groups of figures above the north porch represent Motherhood, Prudence and Learning. Surrounding the main dome are figures of Art, Architecture, Justice, Charity etc. The Memorial is situated on a 64 acres of land with the building covering 338 ft by 228ft. King George V, then the Prince of Wales, laid the foundation stone on January 4, 1906 and it was formally opened to the public in 1921.
Panchet Dam, India
The Panchet Dam is an earthen dam with concrete spillway. The reservoir taps a catchment area of 10,961 sq km. The dam was built across the Damodar river known as the ‘sorrow of Bengal.' Not only was this Rs.19 crore dam DVC's biggest until then; its inauguration on December 6, 1959 had been graced by Prime Minister Nehru himself. After his own fashion, Nehru had insisted that 15-year-old Budhni Mejhan, a tribal worker on the site, press the button at the power station to signal the start of operations.
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The Taj Mahal (Persian/Urdu: تاج محل - "crown of palaces"), also "the Taj" is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. This epitome of Mughal architecture was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is regarded as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles. Taj Mahal was built in 22 years (1631-1653) with the orders of Shah Jahan who appointed Lahauri as the principal designer. 20,000 workers labored and 32 crore Rupees were spent during the construction of the monument. It is said that Shah Jahan got the hands of his sculptors and architects cut off so that they would never be able to build a monument as magnificent and beautiful as the Taj again and he even got their eyes gorged out so that they would never be able to witness anything bigger and more beautiful than the monument that they had built during their lifetime. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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After the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901, Lord Curzon, who was then Viceroy of India, placed before the public the question of setting up a fitting memorial to the Queen. He suggested that the most suitable memorial would be a "stately", spacious, monumental and grand building surrounded by an exquisite garden. The princes and people of India responded generously to his appeal for funds and the total cost of construction of this monument amounting to one crore, five lakhs of rupees, was entirely derived from their voluntary subscriptions.The building is 184 ft high upto the base of the figure of Victory, which is another 16 ft high. The groups of figures above the north porch represent Motherhood, Prudence and Learning. Surrounding the main dome are figures of Art, Architecture, Justice, Charity etc. The Memorial is situated on a 64 acres of land with the building covering 338 ft by 228ft. King George V, then the Prince of Wales, laid the foundation stone on January 4, 1906 and it was formally opened to the public in 1921.
I think Tulips are pretty at any stage! As they kept changing, I thought they were looking like little Ballerinas!
About 800 rivers and streams, including their branches, flow through Bangladesh, occupying a vast area of 24,140 kilometers. Once upon a time, the country's economy was built around these rivers. Rivers were the mainstay of life and livelihood. Buriganga is called the lifeblood of Dhaka. It is said that just as London is on the banks of the Thames, so is Dhaka on the banks of the Buriganga. Buriganga flows through the south and west sides of Dhaka. Buriganga River is the old flow path of the Ganges or Padma. And it is a branch of the Dhaleshwari. The age of Dhaka, which was built on the banks of the Buriganga, has also exceeded 400 years. Dhaka became one of the largest commercial cities centered on this river. From the exchange of goods to passenger transport, everything has increased with time. In keeping pace with industrialization, people have destroyed this river little by little. From industrial waste to household waste, this Buriganga is the final destination of everything. Toxic water and waste used by about three crore people are constantly flowing into Buriganga. A large portion of solid waste from households, industries and hospitals in Dhaka city and Keraniganj and surrounding areas is flowing into Buriganga every day without any treatment. Every drop of untreated waste has destroyed this river. Its water has now turned black due to continuous pollution. The black water is emitting a pungent odor. It is difficult to breathe in the stench of the water. Various types of dirt and waste are floating in the river water. Along with this, polythene has further increased the pollution. Buriganga has become one of the most polluted rivers in the world. The people of Dhaka city are responsible for this terrible condition of the river. The level of dissolved oxygen in the water of Buriganga has decreased at an alarming rate, and the amount of toxic substances has increased. Not only the amount of dissolved oxygen, but also all the indicators that determine the purity of water show that the water of Buriganga is unfit for aquatic animals to live in. It is impossible for any aquatic animal to survive in this sanctuary of toxic substances and heavy metals. Let alone fish, no other common aquatic animal is seen in this river. Not only that, the environment of Buriganga is also harmful to humans. Along with unplanned urbanization, rapid population growth has polluted the environment of Buriganga day by day. All the waste of the people of Dhaka city is dumped into this river. This river seems to have an interrelationship with the drains of the city. As a result, waste is being dumped directly into the river through the drains. Again, due to the large number of boats plying in the river to supply raw materials to various industries and transport passengers, the burnt hulls of boats are also one of the reasons for the pollution of Buriganga. And for all these reasons, Buriganga is under threat today. In order to remove the long-term accumulated waste, long-term plans must be taken. Initiatives must be taken to keep the connection of Buriganga with other rivers of Dhaka navigable throughout the year.
শাখা-প্রশাখাসহ প্রায় ৮০০ নদ-নদী বিপুল জলরাশি নিয়ে ২৪ হাজার ১৪০ কিলোমিটার জায়গা দখল করে বাংলাদেশের মধ্য দিয়ে প্রবাহিত হয়েছে। একসময় এই নদ-নদীকে কেন্দ্র করেই গড়ে উঠেছিল দেশের অর্থনীতি। নদ-নদীই ছিল জীবন ও জীবিকা নির্বাহের প্রধান অবলম্বন। বুড়িগঙ্গাকে বলা হয় ঢাকার প্রাণ। বলা হয়ে থাকে টেমসের তীরে যেমন লন্ডন,তেমনই বুড়িগঙ্গার তীরে ঢাকা। ঢাকার দক্ষিণ ও পশ্চিম পাশ দিয়ে বয়ে গেছে বুড়িগঙ্গা। বুড়িগঙ্গা নদী গঙ্গা বা পদ্মার পুরোনো প্রবাহপথ। আর এটি ধলেশ্বরীর একটি শাখা। বুড়িগঙ্গার তীরে গড়ে ওঠা ঢাকা শহরের বয়সও ছাড়িয়ে গেছে ৪০০ বছর। এই নদীকে কেন্দ্র করে ঢাকা হয়ে ওঠে অন্যতম বৃহৎ বাণিজ্যিক নগরী। পণ্য আদান-প্রদান থেকে শুরু করে যাত্রী পরিবহন, সময়ের সঙ্গে পাল্লা দিয়ে সবই বাড়তে থাকে। শিল্পায়নের সঙ্গে তাল মিলিয়ে চলতে গিয়ে মানুষ এই নদীকে একটু একটু করে ধ্বংস করে দিয়েছে। শিল্পকারখানার বর্জ্য থেকে শুরু করে গৃহস্থালির বর্জ্য সবগুলোর শেষ ঠিকানা এই বুড়িগঙ্গা। প্রতিনিয়ত প্রায় তিন কোটি মানুষের ব্যবহৃত বিষাক্ত পানি ও বর্জ্য এসে পড়ছে বুড়িগঙ্গায়। ঢাকা মহানগর ও কেরানীগঞ্জসহ আশপাশের এলাকার গৃহস্থালি, শিল্পকারখানা ও হাসপাতালের কঠিন বর্জ্যরে একটা বড় অংশ কোনো শোধন ছাড়াই প্রতিদিন বুড়িগঙ্গায় পড়ছে। অপরিশোধিত বর্জ্যরে প্রতিটি ফোঁটা এই নদীকে ধ্বংস করে দিয়েছে। ক্রমাগত দূষণে এর পানি এখন কালচে আকার ধারণ করেছে। কালো রঙের পানি উৎকট গন্ধ ছড়াচ্ছে। পানি দুর্গন্ধে শ্বাস নেয়াই দুষ্কর। নদীর পানিতে ভাসছে নানা ধরনের ময়লা-বর্জ্য। এর সঙ্গে পলিথিন দূষণ আরও বাড়িয়ে দিয়েছে। বুড়িগঙ্গা পরিণত হয়েছে বিশ্বের অন্যতম দূষিত নদীতে। নদীর এই ভয়াবহ অবস্থার জন্য দায়ী ঢাকা নগরীর মানুষ।বুড়িগঙ্গার পানিতে দ্রবীভূত অক্সিজেনের মাত্রা আশঙ্কাজনক হারে কমে গেছে, বেড়ে গেছে বিষাক্ত পদার্থের পরিমাণ। শুধু দ্রবীভূত অক্সিজেনের পরিমাণ নয়, পানির বিশুদ্ধতা নির্ণয়ের যত ধরনের সূচক আছে, সব ধরনের সূচকেই বুড়িগঙ্গার পানি জলজ প্রাণী বসবাসের অনুপযোগী। এই বিষাক্ত পদার্থ আর ভারী ধাতুর অভয়ারণ্যের মধ্যে কোনো জলজ প্রাণীর পক্ষে বেঁচে থাকা অসম্ভব। মাছ তো দূরে থাক, সাধারণ অন্য কোনো জলজ প্রাণীর অস্তিত্বও চোখে পড়ে না এই নদীতে। শুধু তা-ই নয়, বুড়িগঙ্গার পরিবেশ মানুষের জন্যও ক্ষতিকর।অপরিকল্পিত নগরায়নের পাশাপাশি দ্রুত জনসংখ্যা বৃদ্ধি বুড়িগঙ্গার পরিবেশকে দিনকে দিন দূষিত করেছে। ঢাকা শহরের মানুষের সব বর্জ্য ফেলা হয় এই নদীতে। শহরের ড্রেনগুলোর সঙ্গে যেন এই নদীর আছে এক আন্তঃসম্পর্ক। যার ফলে ড্রেনের মাধ্যমে বর্জ্য সরাসরি নদীতে এসে নিক্ষিপ্ত হচ্ছে। আবার বিভিন্ন শিল্পকারখানার কাঁচামাল সরবরাহ ও যাত্রী পরিবহনের জন্য প্রচুর পরিমাণ নৌযান নদীতে চলাচলের কারণে নৌযানের পোড়া মবিলও বুড়িগঙ্গা দূষণের অন্যতম কারণ। আর এসব কারণেই বুড়িগঙ্গা আজ হুমকিতে।দীর্ঘদিনের জমা হওয়া বর্জ্য অপসারণ করতে হলে হাতে নিতে হবে দীর্ঘমেয়াদি পরিকল্পনা। উদ্যোগ নিতে হবে ঢাকার অন্য নদীগুলোর সঙ্গে বুড়িগঙ্গার সংযোগ সারা বছর নাব্য রাখার।